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  • Cusco, Peru

    Top Stories in and near Cusco

    • Off the Beaten Path in the Sacred Valley

      I had the chance this month to return to Peru (I've been once before) and explore the Sacred Valley with Mountain Lodges of Peru. The focus was their Lares Adventure -- a departure from many of the usual tourist itineraries in the Sacred Valley. The majority of visitors follow a pretty standardiz...
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    • Aguas Calientes, Peru

      Tips for Visiting Machu Picchu in the Rainy Season

      When is the Rainy Season? The rainy season in Peru is from October to April, with December-February usually being the worst months. Most reports will say the rain tappers off in March. We visited mid-March and it rained off and on, lightly, the entire time we were there. Tickets When purchasing t...
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